MACMILLAN LUNG CANCER CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
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MACMILLAN LUNG CANCER CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
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Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate nurse to join us as a Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist at Airedale General Hospital.
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate nurse to join us as a Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist at Airedale General Hospital.
This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting patients at different points in the lung cancer pathway—some on curative treatment plans, others requiring palliative care. The work is fast-paced and often complex, requiring a calm, confident approach and a strong ability to adapt to changing clinical needs.
Skilled communication is central to the role. You’ll be supporting patients and families during what can be a very difficult time, helping them to navigate their options with clarity and compassion. You will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
Airedale offers a supportive working environment with close links to Macmillan, a strong emphasis on professional development, and a culture that encourages open communication and collaborative working.
If you’re looking for a role that allows you to use your clinical expertise and communication skills to make a meaningful impact, we would welcome your application.
Apply now to learn more about joining the team at Airedale.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working under the supervision of a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to provide support to the clinical team to manage the caseload across the lung care pathway. The post will enable the individual to develop enhanced knowledge, skills and competence to manage the lung cancer patient as well as achieving further development within the role of a CNS.
Working for our organisation
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Buying and Selling Annual Leave
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
* Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
* Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our Values
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered General Nurse
* First level degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway.
* Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
* Research qualification
* Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
* Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
* Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of multi-professional working
* Significant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in cancer, respiratory medicine, palliative care or the speciality
* Understanding and knowledge of caring for patients with cancer
* Experience of teaching
* Evidence of good communications skills
* Ability to support and influence change
Desirable criteria
* Experience of audit and research
* Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
* Leadership and management experience
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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